No, there's no worry. [He's quick to dismiss that idea, leaning up to press his lips to Basch's scruffy chin.] It's simply why I didn't think I would have this.

[because yes, he has been his title this whole time. Even he knows that.]

That's true. Maybe it has to do with how we met... [as almost enemies, really. But Basch hadn't been introduced to him as Your Holiness, after all, and that's... very different.] Oh—and I forgot to say so, but I actually tend to run warm because my essence levels are naturally high.

[a sheepish little laugh, and he lets himself settle, cheek pressed to furry chest.]

I'm glad... for all of this. Well, aside from the pain you've had to endure.